Though ESPN dropped the Miami Heat two spots on their NBA Power Rankings this week, the East continues to show much improvement this season.
ESPN basketball writer Marc Stein dropped the Miami Heat from fourth to sixth in his latest power rankings released Monday.
"Good health. After 12 players totaled double-digit starts last season, the only member of Miami's starting five to miss a game this season has been Dwyane Wade (one). If the Heat can make it to April in once piece, they could make things interesting in the East.